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67. I didn't know him, really, only met him once

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Fri Apr 3, 2020, 03:01 PM

Apr 2020

My dad did know him well, however, and that he confirmed that on many occasions.

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He sacrificed himself and it sounds like everyone knows it. [View all] kpete Apr 2020 OP

He is a Good Man Sherman A1 Apr 2020 #1

wow treestar Apr 2020 #2

He'll probably go on talk shows and the lecture circuit grumpyduck Apr 2020 #57

Well said! BigmanPigman Apr 2020 #82

From PRISON? Unless I miss my mark, inmates are ALLOWED to use 'puters connected to the net.. The_REAL_Ecumenist Apr 2020 #86

I Sort Of Understand... ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #3

+1 crickets Apr 2020 #5

From what's been reported Fat Donnie made the call on this one HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #8

Yet Captain Covid (trump) murielm99 Apr 2020 #17

Good one! SilasSouleII Apr 2020 #19

This!👆 SheltieLover Apr 2020 #78

Even Navy ships (USS John S. McCain) have to hide their names to protect Captain Covid. sop Apr 2020 #20

That's "cadet bone spurs" Fritz Walter Apr 2020 #28

My Senator calls him Cadet Bone Spurs. murielm99 Apr 2020 #29

Space cadet covid. jeffreyi Apr 2020 #44

A struggle, indeed. 3catwoman3 Apr 2020 #81

Ever see an ox warble? jeffreyi Apr 2020 #88

Your description is sufficient. I'll take a pass on... 3catwoman3 Apr 2020 #91

I think "mass murderer" is more accurate Trueblue Texan Apr 2020 #106

How about Commander in Chief Covid45? GoneOffShore Apr 2020 #79

Covid45 will suffice. No titles needed. nt live love laugh Apr 2020 #97

Good point. I was trying for something that would go viral. GoneOffShore Apr 2020 #103

It was reported last night he went up CoC but didn't get a fast enough response. uponit7771 Apr 2020 #50

Reinforces My Point ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #53

+1, I wonder how troops are viewing Red Don and the Kremlin KKKlan uponit7771 Apr 2020 #55

Hopefully, Less Than Before ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #61

👍 uponit7771 Apr 2020 #62

Let's get something straight here right now. Haggis for Breakfast Apr 2020 #95

AMEN on all points nt ramen Apr 2020 #99

I just wonder how long the entire U.S. military DENVERPOPS Apr 2020 #100

I'm In ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #104

Maybe tRump will award Scarsdale Apr 2020 #105

He is such a wonderful hero samsingh Apr 2020 #4

bad decisions are made when under time duress. Somebody should have said "Wait a minute, CTyankee Apr 2020 #6

The Covfefe in Chief gets the last word. Any strong voices in the White House "retire". marble falls Apr 2020 #58

In his recall letter ... marble falls Apr 2020 #66

they shudda known better when they signed on with Covfefe in Chief, IMO... CTyankee Apr 2020 #68

You'll note they are in civvies. gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #7

I don't think they're in civvies... Johnyawl Apr 2020 #13

I shall defer. gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #16

Thank you Captain Crozier for firing the warning shot about your crew MagickMuffin Apr 2020 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Ad Infinitum Apr 2020 #10

Kicked and recommended. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #11

The next actual President... Happy Hoosier Apr 2020 #12

And ensure that he is reinstated as a ship captain. Lonestarblue Apr 2020 #15

Hell... promote him to Admiral. Happy Hoosier Apr 2020 #18

Double Hell. Follow Malcolm Nance's recommendation and make him yellowdogintexas Apr 2020 #98

Now that's a hero! Greybnk48 Apr 2020 #14

Kick & recommended. William769 Apr 2020 #21

Tom Hanks will play him in the movie Dream Girl Apr 2020 #22

Smile! n/t mtngirl47 Apr 2020 #25

We need a few more (maybe a lot more)... 3catwoman3 Apr 2020 #23

Bravo Zulu RichardRay Apr 2020 #24

Job well done sir! Zambero Apr 2020 #26

Oh Captain, My Captain coti Apr 2020 #27

Yes ❤️ BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2020 #47

I have not seen any news about attempts to get help. Thunderbeast Apr 2020 #30

As I understand it he wrote a letter to the proper up-chain authority nolabear Apr 2020 #35

The Navy claimed that while he may not have leaked the letter, he had resonsibilty for the ... marble falls Apr 2020 #40

He went up to proper first then went outside after not hearing something fast enough IINM uponit7771 Apr 2020 #51

Does anyone really think a nuclear powered and armed aircraft carrier commander who's ... marble falls Apr 2020 #36

Thank you. hedda_foil Apr 2020 #46

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2020 #52

Huzzah! marble falls Apr 2020 #31

I hope he is on the outs for a maximum of ten months. DFW Apr 2020 #32

Good lesson in that. Walleye Apr 2020 #38

One the Navy has not forgotten, either DFW Apr 2020 #41

I felt that Ford was not a vindictive man. Walleye Apr 2020 #42

I didn't know him, really, only met him once DFW Apr 2020 #67

A destroyer Captain parted his anchor chain during a typhoon off the coast of Viet Nam ... marble falls Apr 2020 #45

Probably true DFW Apr 2020 #69

This is in his file right now ... marble falls Apr 2020 #70

I think the video recording of his crew's sendoff puts the lie to that DFW Apr 2020 #71

That video gave me chills. marble falls Apr 2020 #72

Yes, same here and turning around with that parting glance of his ship yonder Apr 2020 #87

Character, honesty, dedication to duty, intelligence, ethics, loyalty: things we don't get to see .. marble falls Apr 2020 #89

Hero. nolabear Apr 2020 #33

He got the job done. Jirel Apr 2020 #34

President Biden should consider him for Secretary of the Navy. Walleye Apr 2020 #37

Lest anyone forget The Wizard Apr 2020 #39

When a military member swears the oath to the Constitution trc Apr 2020 #43

agree with your sentiment stopdiggin Apr 2020 #59

Yes, this!!! blue-wave Apr 2020 #84

What a Captain does. This could be a "Star Trek" episode. TygrBright Apr 2020 #48

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2020 #56

I've watched this several times and brings tears every time... Raster Apr 2020 #49

Friend's son is stuck on that ship SheltieLover Apr 2020 #54

He gets to keep his rank tirebiter Apr 2020 #60

Good for us, not so good for the Navy. marble falls Apr 2020 #73

Captain Crozier exhibited the best of our military officer corps. Stinky The Clown Apr 2020 #63

This is who Americans really are. God bless. Stay safe And let's get this MF out of our White House. Joinfortmill Apr 2020 #64

This man put the interests of his crew over the interests of his career Gothmog Apr 2020 #65

... SunSeeker Apr 2020 #74

Tears - this is so unfair! pazzyanne Apr 2020 #75

Crozier: Hero. Trump: Zero. Blue Owl Apr 2020 #76

It's what leaders do jrandom421 Apr 2020 #77

It has made Old Crank Apr 2020 #80

Bravo Captain Crozier! smirkymonkey Apr 2020 #83

Sometimes, when you do the right thing...you do it by yourself. Xolodno Apr 2020 #85

I'm Your Captain hangaleft Apr 2020 #90

Meet the new donco Apr 2020 #92

I'd love to see him run for President krispos42 Apr 2020 #93

Something that hasn't been addressed sarge43 Apr 2020 #94

Eddie Gallagher compared to Captain Crozier LiberalBear Apr 2020 #96

You don't become the captain of an aircraft mountain grammy Apr 2020 #101

Good Officer, a real one! burrowowl Apr 2020 #102

What is wrong with this administration????? The man was only doing his job! Protecting his crew. UCmeNdc Apr 2020 #107